Jersey's "Me Too" Journal

shutupntra1n · 08-31-2004, 12:46 PM

I don't think I ever said hello but I noticed you are from NJ

JerseyDevil · 08-31-2004, 12:52 PM

Thanks P. I am going to drop all forms of tricep extensions (standing, lying, etc.), since it seems this is what started the ball rolling. I'll concentrate on CG benches, dips, and pushdowns. Any other movements I can do that won't stress the elbow joint?

**P-funk** · 08-31-2004, 12:56 PM

LOL, pretty much everything you do with the upper body is going to stress the elbow in oneway or another. Defenitly removing all direct tricep work will help. the problem with tendonitis is that you think you are good to go when you might not be. It could sometimes take up to 4,5 or even 6 weeks for the inflamation to truely subside.

I'd just stop doing upper body for 4 weeks and squat three times a week (mon., wed., fri.), just squatting percentages.....lol (j/king)

fantasma62 · 08-31-2004, 01:04 PM

Hey JD, just to let you know, I always spend a little time looking at your workouts for inspiration. I used to be just like you, no, not the lifting heavy part, but liking it so much that you want to do it daily. You know, inspired...

Man, your workouts are intense. I have fun reading about how you are doing and in a way, sometimes, I wish I was the same way too....I'll catch up soon.....er....well, at some point in this century....

JerseyDevil · 08-31-2004, 05:40 PM

Shutupntrain: Hi fellow New Jerseyan! There are several here at IM from Jersey

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P-funk: Wise guy

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Tony: Thank you for saying that. I am flattered. I really DO love to train. It always amuses me when people seem to be looking for the ideal workout device that gives the maximum results with a minimum of time. A testament to our current society. You know, the "GetRipped-A-Flex2000", or some shiat. Some shredded (and juiced up) fitness model swearing he only works out for 10 minutes a day using the GetRipped-A-Flex2000, and received far better results then when he was doing free weights for 3 hours a day.

Stick with it Tony, and I guarantee you will see fantastic results. When I started at 34, I could barely bench 115...

JerseyDevil · 08-31-2004, 06:03 PM

Tuesday, August 31st

Cardio
Powerwalk: 50 minutes

Can feel my upper body getting smaller. Amazing how even with all the hard work, how quickly one shrinks once off a program. That's ok. It'll just be that much more satisfying once I'm back on point.

BIG C · 09-01-2004, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Can feel my upper body getting smaller. Amazing how even with all the hard work, how quickly one shrinks once off a program. That's ok. It'll just be that much more satisfying once I'm back on point.

Probably just in your mind. Just be ready to come back and hit the weights hard!

Good luck with your injury. I had a shoulder problem a while back and had to actually take a couple weeks off. I hated it, but I felt a lot better coming back 100% and hitting those weights hard, without pain!

**P-funk** · 09-01-2004, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Can feel my upper body getting smaller. Amazing how even with all the hard work, how quickly one shrinks once off a program. That's ok. It'll just be that much more satisfying once I'm back on point.

I haven't trained legs for a week (week one of 6) and I keep looking at them sayin "oh my god, they look so small" it sucks, that stuff really messes with your head.

JerseyDevil · 09-01-2004, 07:00 PM

Wednesday, September 1st

Squats
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
300 x 2
315 x 2 PR

Leg Curls
70 x 10
90 x 10
110 x 8

Standing Calf Raise
155 x 20
175 x 17
175 x 15
175 x 15

Leg Extensions
150 x 12
210 x 12
255 x 12

Squats felt good today. All sets were below parallel. The last set was probably right at parallel.

Cross your fingers for me guys. I went on a job interview today, and I'm in the running with two other people for a really good position. The interviewer told me based on resumes, I was his 'number one choice'. When it came to money though, I was a little high, though I quickly stated it was negotiable. I was the second interview, and they had one more to go. Please!!! I need this job bad, and it is perfect for me. The company is a big player in the manufacture of connectors for the military and aerospace industries.

PreMier · 09-01-2004, 07:27 PM

Good luck man!

PreMier · 09-01-2004, 07:28 PM

Hey P, I can see it now.. I am gonna have to call you Var because of bird legs

**P-funk** · 09-01-2004, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

Hey P, I can see it now.. I am gonna have to call you Var because of bird legs

Dude, WTF....I wont loose that much leg mass in 6 weeks.....LMAO, if I didn't train legs for a year they wouldn't look as skinny as Var's.

gwcaton · 09-01-2004, 08:30 PM

JD,

Great job on the Squats and good luck on the interview

JerseyDevil · 09-02-2004, 02:04 PM

Thanks Pre and Gary. I have another interview tomorrow morning with a company that is in the same business. Hopefully between the two, I'll get one of them!

C'mon Sunday! I'm dying to try bench and other upper body movements to test the elbow. It's been feeling very good and I can barely tell there was a problem. When I straighten it completely, I feel it oh so slightly. When I bend it back, it feels fine, and that was where it hurt most.

Thursday, September 2nd

Powerwalked outdoors for 50 minutes.

Var · 09-02-2004, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

Hey P, I can see it now.. I am gonna have to call you Var because of bird legs

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

Dude, WTF....I wont loose that much leg mass in 6 weeks.....LMAO, if I didn't train legs for a year they wouldn't look as skinny as Var's.

Good luck with the elbow, JD!

Rocco32 · 09-02-2004, 02:13 PM

That was a good burn on VAR!!!

Rocco32 · 09-02-2004, 02:13 PM

Hey Jersey, good luck on Sunday! Don't overdo it

Var · 09-02-2004, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rock4832

That was a good burn on VAR!!!

Its easy to burn someone whos not here to defend himself!

JerseyDevil · 09-02-2004, 02:16 PM

Rock, trust me.... I'm not going heavy.

Rocco32 · 09-02-2004, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Var

Its easy to burn someone whos not here to defend himself!

Hey, I'm getting burned all over the place now!!! I need to go into every thread to see who's burning me

Rocco32 · 09-02-2004, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Rock, trust me.... I'm not going heavy.

Yeah, I'll believe it when I see it, LOL.

JerseyDevil · 09-02-2004, 02:23 PM

... define heavy

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Rocco32 · 09-02-2004, 02:30 PM

Heavy would be too much

Just don't keep going until it hurts, LOL

JerseyDevil · 09-02-2004, 02:35 PM

.... Nice avi. You go boy!

Rocco32 · 09-02-2004, 02:36 PM

Thanks, I'm trying

JerseyDevil · 09-03-2004, 11:26 AM

I got the job! I actually ran into the guy at a sandwich shop last night, and when he saw me said "Your hired! I call you tomorrow and give you the details!". I spoke with him today and accepted the position. It was a tad bittersweet, since it pays about $5,000 a year less then what I was asking, but in a year I should be back to where I was salary wise. Start on Sept 13th.

AND... I interviewed with a connector distributor/contract manufacturer this morning. I have a good feeling about them offering me the job. This would be an even better opportunity...

yellowmoomba · 09-03-2004, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

I got the job! I actually ran into the guy at a sandwich shop last night, and when he saw me said "Your hired! I call you tomorrow and give you the details!". I spoke with him today and accepted the position. It was a tad bittersweet, since it pays about $5,000 a year less then what I was asking, but in a year I should be back to where I was salary wise. Start on Sept 13th.

AND... I interviewed with a connector distributor/contract manufacturer this morning. I have a good feeling about them offering me the job. This would be an even better opportunity...

Congrats!!!

08-31-2004, 12:56 PM	#303
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,375	LOL, pretty much everything you do with the upper body is going to stress the elbow in oneway or another. Defenitly removing all direct tricep work will help. the problem with tendonitis is that you think you are good to go when you might not be. It could sometimes take up to 4,5 or even 6 weeks for the inflamation to truely subside. I'd just stop doing upper body for 4 weeks and squat three times a week (mon., wed., fri.), just squatting percentages.....lol (j/king)
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08-31-2004, 01:04 PM	#304
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Hey JD, just to let you know, I always spend a little time looking at your workouts for inspiration. I used to be just like you, no, not the lifting heavy part, but liking it so much that you want to do it daily. You know, inspired... Man, your workouts are intense. I have fun reading about how you are doing and in a way, sometimes, I wish I was the same way too....I'll catch up soon.....er....well, at some point in this century....
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09-01-2004, 07:27 PM	#310
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,055 Photos: 2	Good luck man!
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09-01-2004, 07:28 PM	#311
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,055 Photos: 2	Hey P, I can see it now.. I am gonna have to call you Var because of bird legs
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

09-01-2004, 08:30 PM	#313
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	JD, Great job on the Squats and good luck on the interview
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08-31-2004, 12:46 PM	#301
shutupntra1n Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,905	I don't think I ever said hello but I noticed you are from NJ

08-31-2004, 12:52 PM	#302
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	Thanks P. I am going to drop all forms of tricep extensions (standing, lying, etc.), since it seems this is what started the ball rolling. I'll concentrate on CG benches, dips, and pushdowns. Any other movements I can do that won't stress the elbow joint?

08-31-2004, 05:40 PM	#305
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	Shutupntrain: Hi fellow New Jerseyan! There are several here at IM from Jersey . P-funk: Wise guy . Tony: Thank you for saying that. I am flattered. I really DO love to train. It always amuses me when people seem to be looking for the ideal workout device that gives the maximum results with a minimum of time. A testament to our current society. You know, the "GetRipped-A-Flex2000", or some shiat. Some shredded (and juiced up) fitness model swearing he only works out for 10 minutes a day using the GetRipped-A-Flex2000, and received far better results then when he was doing free weights for 3 hours a day. Stick with it Tony, and I guarantee you will see fantastic results. When I started at 34, I could barely bench 115...

08-31-2004, 06:03 PM	#306
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	Tuesday, August 31st Cardio Powerwalk: 50 minutes Can feel my upper body getting smaller. Amazing how even with all the hard work, how quickly one shrinks once off a program. That's ok. It'll just be that much more satisfying once I'm back on point.

09-01-2004, 07:00 PM	#309
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	Wednesday, September 1st Squats 135 x 8 185 x 5 225 x 5 275 x 5 300 x 2 315 x 2 PR Leg Curls 70 x 10 90 x 10 110 x 8 Standing Calf Raise 155 x 20 175 x 17 175 x 15 175 x 15 Leg Extensions 150 x 12 210 x 12 255 x 12 Squats felt good today. All sets were below parallel. The last set was probably right at parallel. Cross your fingers for me guys. I went on a job interview today, and I'm in the running with two other people for a really good position. The interviewer told me based on resumes, I was his 'number one choice'. When it came to money though, I was a little high, though I quickly stated it was negotiable. I was the second interview, and they had one more to go. Please!!! I need this job bad, and it is perfect for me. The company is a big player in the manufacture of connectors for the military and aerospace industries.

09-02-2004, 02:04 PM	#314
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	Thanks Pre and Gary. I have another interview tomorrow morning with a company that is in the same business. Hopefully between the two, I'll get one of them! C'mon Sunday! I'm dying to try bench and other upper body movements to test the elbow. It's been feeling very good and I can barely tell there was a problem. When I straighten it completely, I feel it oh so slightly. When I bend it back, it feels fine, and that was where it hurt most. Thursday, September 2nd Powerwalked outdoors for 50 minutes.

09-02-2004, 02:13 PM	#316
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,316 Photos: 18	That was a good burn on VAR!!!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

09-02-2004, 02:13 PM	#317
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,316 Photos: 18	Hey Jersey, good luck on Sunday! Don't overdo it
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

09-02-2004, 02:16 PM	#319
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	Rock, trust me.... I'm not going heavy.

09-02-2004, 02:23 PM	#322
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	... define heavy .

09-02-2004, 02:30 PM	#323
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,316 Photos: 18	Heavy would be too much Just don't keep going until it hurts, LOL
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

09-02-2004, 02:35 PM	#324
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	.... Nice avi. You go boy!

09-02-2004, 02:36 PM	#325
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,316 Photos: 18	Thanks, I'm trying
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

09-03-2004, 11:26 AM	#326
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180	I got the job! I actually ran into the guy at a sandwich shop last night, and when he saw me said "Your hired! I call you tomorrow and give you the details!". I spoke with him today and accepted the position. It was a tad bittersweet, since it pays about $5,000 a year less then what I was asking, but in a year I should be back to where I was salary wise. Start on Sept 13th. AND... I interviewed with a connector distributor/contract manufacturer this morning. I have a good feeling about them offering me the job. This would be an even better opportunity...